Business Development Manager

5 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa AGL Group Full time
Business Development Manager (Cape Town) M/FGeneral Information

AGL (Africa Global Logistics) is the leading multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime and rail) in Africa. The company is now part of the MSC Group, a leading maritime and logistics company.

Thanks to its expertise developed over more than a century and to more than 23,000 employees in 49 countries, AGL provides its African and global customers with global, tailor-made and innovative logistics solutions, with the ambition of contributing to the transformation of Africa in a sustainable way. AGL is also present in Haiti and Timor.

Are you looking for a rewarding experience in an international environment? Do you want to make an impact in a company that puts Africa at the heart of its project?

Join AGL, the leading multimodal logistics operator on the African continent

Job Purpose

To obtain new business clients through prospecting, client interface, proposals, estimates and achieve specified sales targets. Successfully implement new business obtained and continue to build relationships and service clients.

Job Function
  1. Promote an awareness of AGL in the market.
  2. Responsible for achieving sales target through lead generation, prospecting, client meetings, drawing up of proposals, estimates, presentations etc.
  3. Identify and target sales opportunities at low, medium, and high level.
  4. Formulate strategy to successfully win new business and in doing so, increase market share.
  5. Opening of new business accounts according to the applicable procedure.
  6. Creating and implementing of SOPs, SLAs, and other related documents.
  7. Weekly and monthly reporting as required internally and to client.
  8. Regular meetings – for the purpose of new business or servicing of existing business.
  9. Managing Concerto (CRM) according to applicable requirements.
  10. Rate negotiation with suppliers where required to procure best rate for specific client requirements.
  11. Handling of queries (operational, financial, or other).
  12. Client engagement/entertainment.
  13. Create awareness and understanding of industry vertical information, requirements, and general knowledge.
  14. Keep abreast of industry changes, information, and skill requirements.
  15. Any other delegated tasks deemed as reasonable as assigned by the reporting manager.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
  1. Matric essential.
  2. Previous Clearing & Forwarding sales experience required.
  3. 3 years or more proven sales track record required.
  4. Previous formal sales training required.
  5. Well presented, professional individual with excellent written and verbal language skills.
  6. Ability to effectively negotiate.
  7. Ability to read and interpret financial information, including budgets, financial statements, and P&L data.
  8. Full computer literacy.
  9. Ability to create and implement strategies.
  10. Ability to work within a target driven and pressured environment.
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